A diverse and comprehensive training experience
Our section of plastic surgery specializes in various areas, including:
- Craniofacial surgery
- Upper and lower extremity reconstruction
- Skin cancer treatment
- Complex wound reconstruction
- Aesthetic surgery
You will learn from a team of 15 board-certified plastic surgeons who provide comprehensive care to Manitoba, northwestern Ontario, and a significant portion of Nunavut. Our faculty are not only experts in their fields but also members of prestigious medical communities such as the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Exceptional learning opportunities
Our residency program is designed to maximize your learning potential:
- One-to-one resident to staff ratio: Enjoy personalized guidance and mentorship throughout your training.
- Electives outside the province or country: Expand your horizons by taking electives that broaden your experience.
- Support for fellowship training: Receive the support you need as you pursue post-residency fellowship opportunities.
- Varied program delivery: Participate in a mix of lectures, anatomy lab lessons, and photo rounds, enriching your educational experience.
Engaged mentorship and personalized support
As one of our ten UM plastic surgery residents, you can expect a supportive and engaging learning environment. Here’s what you can look forward to:
- High clinical volume: Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic clinical setting.
- Engaged teaching staff: Benefit from the expertise of our dedicated faculty, who bring years of professional experience to your education.
- Mentorship-based rotations: Participate in diverse rotations across various plastic surgery specialties, including reconstruction, pediatric plastic surgery, and aesthetic surgery.
- Strong research program: Engage in meaningful clinical research that contributes to the advancement of plastic surgery.
Program details
Complete residency details, including program curriculum, application requirements and selection criteria can be found on the Canadian Resident Matching Service website.
Only Canadian medical graduates, permanent residents or landed Immigrants can apply to CaRMS in the first iteration.
How to apply for residencies
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To be considered for admission to any residency at the University of Manitoba, you must apply through the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS).
CaRMS is a national, independent, not-for-profit, fee-for-service organization that provides a fair, objective and transparent application and matching service for medical training throughout Canada.
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Contact us
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Christian Petropolis
Program director
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Ellie Wiebe
Program administrator
Phone: 204-787-8036
plastic.surg@umanitoba.ca
Surgery
Max Rady College of Medicine
AE101-820 Sherbrook Street
University of Manitoba (Bannatyne campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3A 1R9 Canada